The Manager of a Small Gasoline Station Observes That While

question 181

Multiple Choice

The manager of a small gasoline station observes that while gasoline sales have been steady,the service side of the business has fallen off,and mechanics are often idle.He decides to offer a promotion-a $20 off coupon for an oil change that is to be mailed to 800 households within a 2-mile radius from the gas station.The cost of printing and mailing is $1,000.The normal cost of an oil change is $40.Materials and labor per oil change cost is $15.How many additional maintenance service jobs must result for the promotion to break even?

• A)25 jobs
• B)40 jobs
• C)50 jobs
• D)67 jobs
• E)200 jobs

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Definitions:

Major Premise

A fundamental statement or proposition that forms the first basis of a logical argument or syllogism.

Minor Premise

In logic, a statement that, together with the major premise, leads to a conclusion in a syllogistic argument.

Conclusion

The final part of a sales presentation or negotiation, where the outcome is summarized and the next steps are outlined.

Conviction Stage

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